The Magic Box on the Draper Farm
In Deer Run a piano arrives on a big wagon to the Draper farm sparking wonder among locals. Hester plays as Robin, a swarthy Indian boy, loves the music, and One-Eyed Eagle orders the box be smashed but the piano seems to reveal magic, fend off danger, and cement Robin and Hester's bond as the drought tests the community.
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Eric Draper
Hester
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Drapers
John
Robin
Draper Farmhouse
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One-Eyed
Eagle
Acton Defeats Burlington In Hockey Standoff 4-1
Recap notes Acton defeated Burlington 4-1 in a hockey game with a crowded box and emergency line changes. Walters Spooner and Minute shown as versatile options, while trainer Eccleshall sports a black eye after an in-box celebration incident. A Brampton referee is slated for upcoming Acton Georgetown clash amid strong debate over team lineups.
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Walters
Spooner
Terry
Burlington
Bill Eccleshall
Jack Burrill
Brampton
Georgetown
Burlington- Acton
Burlington Gazette
Prune recipes and social notes from the Acton column
The piece presents prune souffle and orange ham sauce recipes followed by a social column from Acton listing visits, funerals, hospitalizations, and church society attendance. Names include Mrs Leishman, Mrs Cameron Leishman, Mr Mac Stewart, Miss Pearl Smith, Mrs Gordon MacKay, Mrs Wansbrough, and A. Worden among others with several daily events and travels noted.
Evening Service Speech Sparks Generous Crowd
A chef in dialogue with a fellow mentions his cough during the evening service. The exchange notes that the night’s plate held cough drops in place of dimes, highlighting a humorous yet charitable moment with eight friends attending.
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